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单词 refer
释义 re·fer
\R rə̇ˈfər, rēˈf-, + vowel -fər.; -R -fə̄, + suffixal vowel -fər. also -fə̄r, + vowel in a following word -fər. or -fə̄ also -fə̄r\ verb
(referred ; referred ; referring ; refers)
Etymology: Middle English referren, referen, from Latin referre, literally, to carry back, from re- + ferre to carry — more at bear
transitive verb
1.
 a. : to think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group : explain in terms of a general cause
  < the Anthocerotes cannot certainly be referred to this common stock — D.H.Campbell >
  < referred the dearth to the Civil War — Katharine F. Gerould >
 b. : to allot to a particular place, stage, or period
  < legend refers the tying of knots in strings to about 2800 B.C. — Edward Clodd >
 c. : to regard as coming from or localized in a certain portion of the body or of space
  < visual sensations are referred to external space >
  < the pain of appendicitis may be referred to any region of the abdomen — Encyc. Americana >
2.
 a. : to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, decision
  < refer a student to a dictionary >
  < refer a bill to a committee >
  < refer a patient to a specialist >
 b. : to direct for testimony or guaranty as to one's character or ability
  < refer an office to a former employer >
3. obsolete : to reserve for subsequent discussion : defer
4. obsolete : to submit or entrust (oneself) for aid or advice
intransitive verb
1. obsolete : recur, return
2.
 a. : to have relation or logical or factual connection : point, relate
  < the superscript numerals refer to notes at the foot of the page >
  < red pepper may refer to cayenne — J.W.Parry >
 b. : to direct attention : allude
  < his remarks referred only indirectly to the opposing party >
  < for referring to these familiar facts the excuse is made — Herbert Spencer >
3. : to have recourse : apply, appeal
 < pausing frequently in his speech to refer to his notes >
 < referred to his watch and hurried away >
Synonyms: see ascribe
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